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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10


The Journal recently published the resclipt in
the ease "Emery Robbins and IcviJ Hol1;ns !,
,,,,,;, 80 uo1.I., ,l.l,.n - ''.' !"
Nloi'S' w. ""i'io i-o''Se NJ" ~ i.o.o r." Since
then the full opinion of the court has been rccev-
ed The ,,ln-s .l,i,,., "a ,,,., ti,r,o ..:.,
: " 80 wa 'i''ie'"9 VI
the furnishings put INTO odd Fellows Hall, i'll Bel
fast in lS.6 4 voluntary a.soriation e., He'd .TI.
oll t,.,l,, I'm ,..;.;,, - -,
49, " nan -h'7'oi'''i"i "''o l"iiicd III tiia'
time for the purpose of furnishing the hall. The
plf-s owned and acquired thren trapti.ti,s az ,,o
, =, 49,, mn ~ ''is
St"ch III h'lH "Aaoelailoh. me furnishings were
to be used for odd Fellow purposes. subsequent
" tbc lodge ia which tho ,lo~s h.,o,,,,,, ,,.,
~ oss' was eA
peied from the order but the hall and furnishings
continued to he used for o.l,I Fellow. nurnaso l.,
.,, ,,. h;, n =,
""o''ei io"se WHICH, came out OF the oIlSina
lodge. The pl's seek in Il bill in equity To
recover what ,be,. nut il, Tho . ,;,
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Neraely W 'ileir cii'h Inc OPINION was drawn by
Judge Walton and concurred in by Chief Justice
Peters and Justices Danforh Ener, t,o.to,. o
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court;
If il the ouiniop of the cou,t TIM, IN. f,,, ,.,,
ed in this rasr do MOI en,i,i t iv IN. ~
,nlinf nraveI tor Tba !; a. IN. W rle
furnitre ~ which tha i.iT ,,. , ~; ei"'. In.
nwnar. ~ ,',,r.I,.s I w ;i lain W nc ptt
W. ~ as a,,pars i; 49,, r.. Ia pui p,oee' aiu
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10
Maine Legislature.

Augusta Feb ,. There was no new business il
the senate A careful examination of the HOUSE
shows nearly ma ority III favor of aiClishug cap
ital punishment. Representative Engel is warni,
supported in the movement. The following p.tsss.t
the House: Acts in favor of the Normal Acadenl,
and Pennell Institute. acts chirtcring Skowhcgai
Water Co., Belfast Free Library, August, Ca.
Light Co., relating to compensation of town agents
Thursday Feb. 3. The House debated the chang,
of election day from september to November. Hon
of great length. Hon. +. A. Powers very eloquent
ly spoke in favor Of the existing custom. Mr. Pat
tangall, of Pembroke, Major Dickcy, of Fort Kent
Mr.. Noble, of Lewiston, and Mr.. O'Bricn, OF
TGonlaston, joined i'll the exciting debate. The
motion to adopt the minority report was defeated
81 to 5S. The majority report, which was agains
the proposed change, was sustained. The HouS,
passed the bill chartcrng The Wintcrport Ferry
Co.. and bill an act authorizing cities and towns II
accept cgacies and requests and to false money By
taxation to maintain the same
Friday, Feb, 4. No new business in the Senate
Passed the House: Acts Incorporating the Rour,
Lake Co., Bucksport Water Co., Winter Harbol
Water Co., Preachers Ad Society NJ. L. church
Watcrvlc Water Co., authorizing Governor anc
council TO contract for water main at State Prison
TO amend chap. 304, Revised Statutes.
saturday, Feb. 5. No business transacted in the
senate; In the House Mr.. Dickey introduceda bill
TO IN the pay of Representatives at - per day fol
the hTSt sixty days, with the usual mileage and =
per day for all days thereafter, and - per day
WIN thc usual mileage, for extra sessions.
MONDAY, Feb. I. Nothing worth reporting
tuesday, Feb. s The Senate accepted the bid o
Spraguc n Son for the State printing In tht
house the following introduced: by Mr.
Looney blll to protect customers OF water com
pahlcs from eNorbitant water rates. Passed to b,
enacted: Act relating to habeas corpus; act rclat
ing to division fences; amending section /, chap
ter y, Revised Statutes; act amending charter o
Maine Benefit Association
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Waldo County Medical Association.

The quarterly meeting of this association was
hcli at the CLUB of Thirty rooms, Belfast, on
Tue -'iay. There was 4 fair attendance. The first
paper WAS on "Maaria and its Enects,' by DR.. j.
H. Fletcher, of Belfast. The second, 'Tv Uphold
Fever" ~ Dr.. A. g. Eillgwood, Of Belfast. DR..
Bird OF stockton and DIR. Dodge Of Troy, were
down for papers, but they absent. Dr.. Ed
mund ibhptt of Winterpolt, an alternate, is at
Bellevue Hospital New York taking a course, and
DR.. H. IL. johnson, OF Belfast, substituted paper
on "Tulierculoss and scrofua' The papers were
discussed at length and with much interest Dr.
was absent
The nest meeting viii be held in Belfast on the
second Tuesday i'll May. The following is the
programme:
Paper by Or. A. = Bird, Of stockton Subject
to he selected by himself.
Paper by DR.. NJ. Y, Dodge, Troy. Subject to be
selected by himself.
Paper by DR. II. II. johnson, of Belfast Sub
jcct "biagnosis of diseases of the heart with
patients TO show the Of stethosropc in ,lagno-
sis
Paper by Dr. Whitney, of Thorndikc. Subject
"Dirhthcra'
lLTERN ATEs
l>t- Paper by Edmund Abbott, NJ d. of Win.
terrort, on statistics Of physicians, regular and
Irregular i'll Waldo County
2d-fapcr hy 5. W. johnson, NJ. d. of Belfast.
subject 10 he selected by himself
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10
Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. l. b. Wiggin celebrated the twenty
fifth anniversary of their marriage at their home
1876 Washington Street, Boston, Tuesday evening
January p. A large number of friends were pres
ent to congratulate the host and hostess upon thci
happy quarter century of married life, and the
presents were numerous and many of rare value
Mr. Virgins employers, Potter & Wrightington
sent check for fifty dollars The friends who
gathered on the happy occasion consisted mainly
of Maine people. The host and hostess are native.
respectively of Freedom and Thorndke. A boun
tlful collation. was served and the evening passed
very pleasantly with vocal and instrumental music
Mr.. L. d. Wiggin, for many years driver fol-
Potter 4 Wrightington, wholesale fish dealers
has been presented by landlord Ober and clerk
Horne, of the Essex House, Lawrence, with III
ebony silver headed caue
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10
The Knights Ride to Searsport

A party of forty-five members of Palestine Com
mandery X. T., and their ladies', drove from Bel
fast to Searsport on Monday evening to partake OF
their annual supperat Sir Knight Grinnels. Those
who owned private teams used them, while tn,
others rode in the big sleghs of the Belfast Livery
Company. The moon was at its full, the sleighin:
excellent, the weather all that could be hoped for
and altogether the ride was very enjoyable one
Sanborns full orchestra accompanied the knights
Supper was served at O'Clock, when the elaborat,
Dill of fare recently published in the Journal WA:
done ample justice to. During supper the dinin:
room doors were open and the orchestra gave
concert in the hallway. After supper the company
danced. The return was in the small hours OF
Tuesday morning, and all voted the ride and sup
per alike 4 great SUCCESS.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10
Important to Pension Claimants.

We are requested by Hon. S. L. Milliken to state,
for the benefit of those who have applications in
the pension office and desire his assistance that all
they need write to him is the of the claimant
the name of the soldier, the company and regiment
he served in antr what they wish to be done. Any
thing beyond this like history of the case etc. is
superuous matter which takes time of value to one
who has to read and answer a hundred or more
letters every day The writer should also sign the
letter that Mr.. Milliken may know to whom to send
his reply. This is often neglected, strange to say,
and then, no doubt, the writer wonders why his or
her letter remains unanswered. For example, Mr..
NJ. says 81 have just read four full pages from
one poor woman in Waldo county who claims u
pension on account of her husband. She gives
neither the number of the claim, the company and
regiment the soldier served in nor his name nor
her own name. Of course l cannot call up the
claim or reply to her and she will think she is
neglected.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10

We have received from the Belfast Custom
House the eighteenth annual list of merchant YES
sells Of the United States with their Official numbers
and signal letters. The register also contains lists
and distinguishing signals Of vessels of the U. S.
Navy, Quartermaster's department, U. S. A., Rev.
enue Marine, Light house board, Coast and geodetc
survey and U. S. Fish commission-all for the year
ending June 30, 1885. 1t is a handsomely printed
and very useful publication. We wish, however
the department would procure the service of an
artist who knows how to draw vessel correctly
and give them the proper rig. The cuts of the dit
ferent rigs of vessels in the work are exceedingly
our merchant marine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10

The regular February meeting of the city co,.n.
ell was held ON Monday evening, Alderman Hal,
presiding III the absence of Mayor Baker
Roll Of accounts 40. II amounting to s1-so a xvo.
passed.
Tic Judge of the Police Court reported his husi
ness for the month " January as follows Nunbrr
OF DRINKS 80; vagabondage, 5 assault and battn,.,,
/: search for into Nicatins liquors. L.
The collector OF taxes reported $50 lG5 80 collect
cd on the lss6 tan.
On petition of Sarah d. Blanchard n Joint snccioI
committee consisting of Alderman Pitcher and
Councilmcn Cunningham and Cox, was appointed
to confer with her in regard to the sale of ,ropertv
for non-pay ment OF taxes.
The city clerk was authorized 10 prepaFe chacl
lists for the March election.
The finance committee was authorized to evan
Inc the accounts and settle with the city treas,re,.
for the municipal year of 1886, and to DESTROY NJ,
the coupons and cancel all orders and warrants in
his hands Also to examine the accounts of and
settle with the highway surveyor for the CITY dis
trict for said year, and to report at the next repu
lar meeting of the city council
Permission was given j. Y. Cottrell to occunv :,
portion of Main street in the erection of n bui,din
adjoining the Coliseum building.
1t was voted that the board meet on Monao,.
zen =, at : p m. for the purpose of revising tho
Jury list.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10
The Journal Extends Congratulations and Coed
Wishes.

The wedding of Miss Lizzie Z. Barker, of Ban
gor, and Mr.. Frederick H. Owen, son of Mr.. How
ard Owen, editor of the Maine Farmer. occurred
n the home of the brides father, Hon. Lewis Bar
ker, Oh Wednesday, Feb. I'd. Rcy. John McGaw
Foster performed the ceremony. The gifts were
elegant and prOfuse. Mr.. Owen received a present
OF $500 from his father and Mrs. Owen an equal
sum from Mr.. Barker. The bride was dressed in
an elegant white satin costume with train, and
made a charming appearance. Mr. and Mrs. Ow-
en- will reside in Augusta and Will board for a
few weeks until their new and handsome home
ON Sewall street, the gift of Mr.. Barker, is com
plesesl.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10
The City Election,

The time for city election is drawing
issue in the contest last spring. is now before
the court and an opinion is confidently looked
for before election day. But whether lcci>-
ion is reached new or later there can be no
grounds for fight over this matter. and all
good citizens will. of course. accept in GOOD
faith the decree of the court whatever il NAV
be. While some honestly believed in the policy
advocates by the defeated party last spring,
this railroad question was used by the origina-
tors and leaders of the movement merely to
satisfy their private gruIge> or to promote
ler personal ends. But for them it would
NOT have been made an issue in our local poll
ties. The question is now. however. before
the court. where but for one nlar-who>c
motto is rule or ruin-it would have been sent
years ago by a friendly suit. and thus avertcd
the expensive and bitter contest into which
the city was plunged.
Is TO the right Of the preferred >tocihold-
er> to their dividends the journal did not and
does not concern itself. If they We're deprived
of their rights the court would restore item.
We advocated :. change in the city government
on different grounds. For years the Journal
has labored for a reduction Of taxation as the
only salvation for Belfast. To this end'it has
waged war increasingly upon the methods by
which, under the color of the law. the city and
| county treasures have been robbed through
criminal co>t>-under which name we iav for
bogus arrests. To this end also it has earnest
/ " advocated refunding the city debt and this
was in a fair way to he accomplished when the
>o-callcd Taxpayer party obtained possession
of the city government in 1>S2 and not only
defeated refundins but increased the taxes.
with assurance Of further increase last wear
had they retained control. The effect of this
was to the removal from the city of per-
>ona property. TO prevent people from coming
here. and 10 Put d stop to building and enter
pri>es of all kinds. A general depression pre-
vailed and the outlook WAS gloomy 1t was Ger
tiinly time for cllangc-tme something was
done to lift the tax burdens from our citizens
and to promote the prosperity of the place.
The change was brought about ard to-day
it> good results ARE manifest Oh every hand
The past year WAS one of general prosperity
and the future is bright. The promise of Il re-
duction OF taxes was faithfully kept. a> every
taxpayer can see for himself lay comparing lis
tax receipt for 1850 with that Of 1855. II the
present policy is continued there Will he no
more high taxes. and thc impetus given to
building and ether enterprises, and the ;slvan-
t res NOW offered to people from abroad to
settle here. Will in the coming years 50 increase
tn" valuation Of Belfast a, to ensure :, de;.rca>-
in hot ,it f
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10
Civil Service Reform In the Custom House

correspondent of the Rockland Free Press
says Mr.. Gushing, the newly appointed collector,
some time ago appointed I. A. Hunt to the Gus
tom mouse at Camden, but when the nomination
was sent to Washington for confirmation a big No
came can; , back. The reason given for refusal was
mat therc were no vacancies and that no charges
nad Deen made against the deputy collectors at
camden and Belfast. Hon. H. l.. Shepherd, the
Ga .;. deputy, then resigned in response to a
written request from Mr.. Gushing. Up to the
present time nothing has been received from
washington in relation to Mr.. Shepherds rcsig
There was similar hitch in the appointment of
the new deputy at Belfast. The Depal tment want
ell to know, when the appointment of Capt. Conant
was received, what was the matter with Marshall.
MIR. Marshall solved the problem by resigning in
que form, having been resigned from the first to
make way for Democratic appointee.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10
News of the oranges.

The following have been elected trustees of Star
of Progress Grange, Jackson, for the ensuing
year: J. w. Wallace, q. ii. Gatchcll, NJ. S. Stiles
Jr.
Honesty Grange, Morrill,, is entertained at its
regular meetings every Wednesday evening by
readings and the discussion Of practical questions
pertaining to farm, garden and home interests
Wednesday evening, [thc 9th inst. in connection
with the regular programme our worthy Bro. Dr.
J. W. Pearson is to give lecture upon the "Cir
| cuaton of the blood in the human SYSTEM" and
the week following CVed. evening the 18TH it is
expected that the trustees and friends of the
Waldo Agricultural Society will meet with us
and assist in discussing several important farm
questions, one of which will be "Corn raising
stockton Grange has decided to collect the stand
ard publications on agriculture, horticulture etc
and form library Of reference for the grange
hall. &. S. Griffin has been appointed Grange
Librarian, with instructions to send to Augusta
and to Washington for such publications as are
published on the subjects, and correspond with
the State Agricultural Departments of other states
Albert Kelley has promised to present the Grange
with Il library case and Frank Cousins has vour
tecred to do the staining and glazing on it, So we
bid fair to have another valuable addition to our
hall and Order. We need Il larger blackboard and
a few maps of plant forms.
Waldo County Grange held its February session
Tuesday, Feb. s, with Equity Grange, Belfast
The day was very stormy yet the hall was well
flied, and fourteen oranges were represented.
Bro. i!ayfoid gave cordial welcome and Sister
Jessie Pierce the response, Equity Grange fur
nished music throughout the meeting. At the noon
recess Equity Grange furnished excellent coffee
tea baked beans and brown bread. The fifth de-
gree was conferred upon seven members 1t was
voted that Bros. Joseph Ellis, Hayfortl and ID. A.
Wad!in he committee to procure hall in Belfast
!or the lecture OF our national lecturer Mortimer
Nhtehead and also TO select a suitable place for
il second lecture il we can have it. Bro. Partridge
was made committee on picncs and festivals
Question: Resolved it would be for the interest of
the public 10 abolish the district school system and
adopt the town system. An, ii. A. Pierce, NJ B.
Hunt. Neg, II. W. Ellis and ,. A. Wadin, Bros
smart and Hatch, Sister Walls and others. Reel
tationS NY \cttie Luce. The committee on time
place and programme reported as follows Time
March Sth: place, Mystic Grange Belmont; pro
glnmme, lst opening exercises; 2d, music; 81
report of oranges; ith, lecture by Worthy Lectur
e!; 18th, question: Resolved that protective tariff
is Il benefit to the farmers OF Maine. An, NJ T.
Hunt. Nog., L. Burns: 9Th, defamation by I. J..
Wilson; It'll, recess; Sth, comforting of fifth de
gree; Mh select reading by Ncttic Alexander;
10th, question Resolved that women have no
time for literary work. Al, Sister Wadln. Neg,
sister NJ. i. Hunt. l.. NJ. Bellows, Sec'v.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10
Isle au Haufe In OIL.

Mr.. James Emery has just finished a small but
very striking marine picture which he names the
"Westcrn Head of Isle an IIautc'' or the Day At
true to nature. rocky headlands, half covered
lodges, and rough water. His marine views are
In good demand by the lovers Of coast scenes, and
being gentleman of means and a lover Of the
arts, he ranks as something more than an amateur
In painting and architectural designs. [Bucksport
Clipper.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10
Base Ball.

The clubs of Vermont are forming base bali
league for next season and are selecting their
players. Ruddcrham and Long, Of last seasons
Bangors, have been engaged by Vermont team.
Maine ought to support league. There Is plenty
of material to make contest that wOuN Ike inter-
esting to the lovers of the game. No time should
be lost, as players are already making engage
ments for the coming season. We trust that Bel
fast, as usual. will have strong nine in the field
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10
Maine Matters.
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

LEGISLATIVE NOTES.
The committee on military affairs have voted
to report the bill appropriatng Sll 900 for the
gettysburg monuments. Colonel Moore. of
necring. has charge of the bill. and he is ar
ranging for an enthusiastic reception of the
bill when il comes ny for vote this week. The
young men of the House are to try their efo-
qucnce on it: and McS>r>. Powers. of IIoulton
Barker, of Bangor. Looncy. OF Portland and
Noble, of Lewiston. have Lecn asked and have
consented TO speak. They are going to make it
great day for the American eagle.
The committee on military affairs have decit-
ed to-recommcnd a pension of $50 month as
long as she remains single for Mrs. LYMAN o.
Hill. widow of the murdered game warden
Had Hill lived few days longer he would have
deceived nited states pension of So Il
month. This, of course. is now lost to his
family, so the committee thought $50 no more
than right for his family.
In a published letter Representative J. IT,
Mnley says that the Boston Il Maine CONSOLE
dation bill. if reported. will contain new sec
ton excepting the Maine Central. That is nee
essary. With such aproyision there will prob
ably be He objection 50 the bill. Public senti-
ment Is unanimously in favor OF keeping the
Maine Central under Maine control.
The committee gave a two hours hearing
Feb. ID on the bill to charter the Waldo and
Somerset railroad. Mr. futile. of Canaan.
and Mr. Libby. of Eurnam. appearing for
til" bill and >upt. Aver of the Somerset rail-
road. J.. +. Wclb. of Watcrville, and Mr.. At
kin>on. OF Arson opposed. Voted. ought to
pass. chart,ring the Northern Maine Railroad
y bill is before the Legislature entitled An
act TO provide for the more perfect asses nlent
of taxes, which is designed IL do away with
the secretion of property which is carried on
to such an extent AT present. Very elaborate
provisions are made to ascertain the exact
amount of mans property. after eliminating
his debts and other obligations.
Vi. ,,NN,,, IA.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10

Making the amount of said find at date S3l 012
said trustees will convey and deliver to the city
treasurer said securities and funds, according to
the conditions of their trust.
Joseph WILLIAMSON, City solicitor.
Belfast, Feb. :, lSS1.''
The city treasurer authorized and instructed
to demand and receive from the trustees under the
will of the late Nathaniel Wilson. the trust fund
and estate, with ali accommodations thereto arising
from said beQuest and TO give all necessary youcii-
cr- and receipts therefor.
The treasurer was also instructed to invest the
cash Of said fun Is in interest bearing bonds of the
State Of Maine of the United States, and also to
invest a "aforesad the whole of the funds arts
ing from the Request to sai-l city by the late Paul
K. l!azeitinc for a public library, except so mucn
thereof as is or may be appropriated for library
building and land for the same.
1t was ordered THAT the act entitled an Act re
iltlnS to the bcqucs made the city of Belfast by
Nathaniel Wilson, and to Incorporate the Belfast
Free Library founded by Paul Il. Hazeltne, pass
ed ly the Legislature and approved by the Cover
nor, ne, ami the same is accepted" Ordered,
"lhat the bcque,t made to the city of Belfast I'm
ttel the will OF the late Nathaniel Wilson, be- and
the same hereby Is accepted, in accordance With
the purposes and conditions forth in said will"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10

MORRILL,. Henry C. Thomas returned homo
last week from Taunton, Mass, where he has been
at work for several months in the Insane Hospital.
......Mrs. Lille Clark, from New Haven, Conn.,,
Is visi ing at her .ather's Mr.. Hosee Thomas, who
If very sick. -. Mr.. Benz. Cushman is sick and
confined b his bed at F. A. Crews
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10

MONTvILLE. James o. Bartlett has been appoint
cd town treasurer in place of j. l.. Bean deceased.
....Rev. Mr.. Bradford will preach at the North
Church next Sunday at 1880 O'Clock. >. Mr. Ralph
W. Howard recently closed a successful term Of
school in the town OF Freedom.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10
Jack.Knife Journalism.

Inc Lewiston journal Saturday had several illus
ratlons alleged to be portraits of Speaker Little
Held and several other members of the Legislature
Inc picture of Mr.. Littlccld makes him look like
b0Wery tough, and VIC should never have recognlz
ca the picture of MIR. Manley or Mr.. Wakefield.
lGardincr Home journal,